Death toll from Venezuela's massive twin quakes jumps to 164, nearly 1,000 injured: president (opens original article in a new tab)

Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed 164 and injured 971, with rescuers searching for survivors in damaged areas.

• Venezuela's earthquakes killed 164 and injured 971, with 30 aftershocks recorded.
• The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes caused widespread damage, collapsing buildings and forcing airport closures.
• USGS called the 7.5 quake the strongest since 1900, with initial death toll estimates up to 100,000.